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Join us for an interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes, musical instruments and more! Children ages 0-2 will be from 10-10:30 and children ages 3-5 will be from 11-11:30. Visit www.vigo.lib.in.us/events to register for the session of your choice.

Join us for an interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes, musical instruments and more! Children ages 0-2 will be from 9:30-10:00 a.m. Children ages 3-5 will be from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Visit www.vigo.lib.in.us/events to register for the session of your choice.

It's play time at the Vigo County Public Library! Join us for a 75 minute play-based program that gives parents and caregivers the opportunity to spend time with their infants and toddlers in a group setting. Librarians and community resource professionals will be available for questions and consultations during the program.

It's play time at the Vigo County Public Library! Join us for a 75 minute play-based program that gives parents and caregivers the opportunity to spend time with their infants and toddlers in a group setting. Librarians and community resource professionals will be available for questions and consultations during the program.

It's Spring is about spring and how great it is. This book talks about how the snow melts and the streams start flowing again. It's Spring describes the flowers and birds that come in during spring. The book also talks about gardening in the spring and the longer days. This book is part of a four book series about the seasons by Linda Glaser.

The Last Day of School is about Albert E. Chapman Elementary School's last day. All of the students have cleaned out their desks and helped the teachers clean up the room. For the students in Mrs. Mallory's class, they are going to miss Mrs. Mallory very much and the pet hamster. Mrs. Mallory is going to miss the time keeper of the class, Matthew Perez. He would make sure the clock on the wall was always right so they were never late. Since the clock on the wall was always a minute off, Matt gave Mrs. Mallory and new clock for a good-bye present.

Mr. Messy is about a messy person name Mr. Messy. Mr. Messy's house was very messy in the inside and outside. His house had broken windows, a broken fence and the lawn wasn't mowed. When he went for a walk he met to people, Mr. Neat and Mr. Tidy. They kept things neat and tidy. They cleaned other people's houses. When they saw Mr. Messy, they decided to clean his house. They straighten the whole place up and painted the house. Then they gave Mr. Messy a bath and made him neat and tidy.

This book is about a kid named Kyle and his first time riding the bus. Kyle's older brother gives Kyle some rules to follow if he wants to survive the bus ride. One rule is to never sit in the first seat and another rule is to never sit in the last seat. Kyle has to sit in the last seat by a older kid which is another rule, never sit by a older kid. He moves to sit with a girl but that isn't allowed. He makes it to school and talks with a girl who rides the same bus and it was an interesting conversation. When he gets on the bus to go home he talks to the bully of the bus and when he asked the bus driver to change the bus stop the bully was nice to him. He told his brother Rule number 11 never listen to your older brother about riding the bus.

When Ezra's father was invited to an annual conference with his sons preschool teacher, he initially wanted to blow it off. After all, he reasoned, what could a teacher possibly need to tell the parents of a three year old that they didn't already know? It turns out, quite a lot.

Ezra began showing signs of autism very early on. Following his diagnosis, his father vowed to show Ezra only unconditional love and acceptance, no matter how trying or unconventional his behaviors became. This is where the story got interesting!

You see, Ezra does not have the same filters that other children do. He delights in stating the obvious, and needs the world around him to exist in black and white. There is no gray area as far as Ezra is concerned, and this makes parenting him an extra special challenge.

Ezra's father does a great job of highlighting the struggles of raising a child with autism. His tone is warm and funny, and you can't help but smile as you explore the world through Ezra's eyes.

My kids really enjoy listening to audiobooks while following along with the book. The library has a great selection of book plus CD sets. These are some of our favorites: I Got Two Dogs by John Lithgow; Marsupial Sue by John Lithgow; Marsupial Sue presents the Runaway Pancake by John Lithgow. George and Martha by James Marshall

I read this book with my kids and they really enjoyed the performance put on by the author's characters. The main character, Hilda Mae, is lonely and her friends try to make life sound a little sweeter by forming a small chorus for her to sing along with. The animals want to help their friend, but they must make the cut. In an American Idol type audition, the animals get to show the judges what they’ve got and my kids were laughing out loud as the try-outs took place. The judges respond in a comic book style spread that caught my 5-year old's eye with a HUGE puffy sheep and a little mouse squeak! Each animal has its own unique contribution to make this an utterly fantastic sing-a-long! This book includes music terminology (solo, duet, trio, quartet) and could be used as part of a music and movement lesson at school or at home. So break out the instruments or pots and pans and get your kids BOO-HOO MOOing! We love Margi Palatini (She’s a Jersey Girl) and we also recommend her book: The Three Silly Billies

What do you do when you are a plain vanilla cupcake in a world of wildly colorful confections? Cupcake and his candle friend both feel plain and boring compared to their fancy friends. They try topping Cupcake with spaghetti, stinky cheese, and even a squirrel before they realize that when they get together, they make a pretty special team. Check out this touching and funny book that shows us that we're all unique in our own way.

As an added bonus, Cupcake includes a recipe for vanilla cupcakes and vanilla buttercream in the back of the book. You too can make your own special cupcakes!

How many things do you need to take on a car trip? It seems like Elephant and Piggie will never be ready to go... and when they are finally packed they are still missing one very important item...a CAR! Another great adventure from Mo Willems!

Cornelia Greene, daughter of Revolutionary War hero Nathaniel Greene, grows up with her four brothers and sisters in luxury in the 1780s and 90's. However, rumors swirl around her mother's habit of flirting with other powerful men. When a certain rumor hits far too close to home for Cornelia, how will she find out what is true and what is false? The bigger question is, does she really want to know the truth?

Ann Rinaldi is a master of historical fiction, and she certainly lives up to her reputation in this novel. The first part of the book is from Cornelia's mother's perspective as she grows up before the Revolution. The second is in Cornelia's own voice, allowing us to see the growth of an intelligent, headstrong, and loving young woman.

Travis, a young Marine, is home on leave following a tour in Afghanistan. He is overwhelmed with emotions, struggling to adjust to civilian life and mourning the loss of a close friend in combat. More than anything, he just wants his life to return to normal. The people he is closest to, though, are not making that possible!

Mo Willems is back, and he has created another fantastic read! This book is loosely based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but with several unique twists, including a Norwegian dinosaur! The moral of the story, " If you ever find yourself in the wrong story, leave." pretty much sums it up. Fun read aloud for children old enough to appreciate irony!

Ling is a girl living in China with her beloved parents. She always remembers her life being a happy one, getting English lessons from her father, and lessons in ladyship from her mother. This all changes when Mao Zedong's ruthless Red Guards turn their lives upside down. Anyone who is thought to be different is persecuted. Her parents are declared enemies of the state, her father is sent to a labor camp, and her friends abandon her. How will Ling face these hardships? Will she ever see her father again?

Ying Chang Compestine weaves a tale of the Cultural Revolution and the people who lived through it. Her own childhood inspired the novel, and it, in turn, will inspire you.

How can you possibly paint the sky if you don't have any blue paint? This is Marisol's dilemma as she helps her class paint a mural for their library. She shows us all that with a little observation and a lot of imagination, the sky can be everything but blue.

A fantastic picture book for all of your dreamers, young or just young at heart.

This is a fantastic debut novel from Nancy Grossman! It tells the story of Eliza Miller, a Amish teenager who is sent to work as a nanny for a family outside her community. While she is there, she must decide if she wants to wholly embrace the more modern lifestyle or return to her conservative roots. It is a big decision, and the answer can not be reached without experiencing typical teenage drama.

New! Saturday Morning Mother Goose on the Loose 2 - 5 years

Join us for an interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes, musical instruments and more! Children ages 2-5 will be from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Sensory Storytime

Main Library

Meeting Rooms B & C

Monday, May 4 - 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

Please Call to Register.

Sensory storytime is geared towards children with Autism or Sensory Integration Disorders and combines books, songs, movement, and therapeutic activities to stimulate all five senses and promote learning. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the librarys other storytimes, this inclusive program of stories, songs.

Nature Tales @ Your Library

Join Amber from the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department for a nature themed storytime!

Mother Goose on the Loose ages 0-2

Main Library

Meeting Room B

Thursday, May 7 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Registration Not Required.

Join us for an interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes, musical instruments and more! ages 0-2

Mother Goose on the Loose ages:3-5

Main Library

Meeting Room B

Thursday, May 7 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Registration Not Required.

Join us for an interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes, musical instruments and more! ages 3-5

Mommy & Me

Main Library

Meeting Rooms B & C

Saturday, May 9 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Registration Not Required.

Come celebrate Mothers Day with your child at the library. Arrive prepared to enjoy games, stories, art projects, and snacks. Children ages 2-8 are welcome at this family program. No registration required.

Lego at your Library

Main Library

Meeting Room D

Monday, May 11 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Registration Not Required.

Build your heart out! Drop in any time between 4 and 6 pm and tackle the weekly challenge and build beyond your wildest dreams.

Donations of clean Lego blocks are always appreciated, but not required. Please keep personal Lego sets at home unless you are planning to donate them.

VCPL Chess Club

Main Library

Meeting Room C

Thursday, May 14 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Registration Not Required.

Learn how to play chess or test your skills in a game with an experienced chess player! The VCPL Chess Club is open to all ages and skill levels. No registration is required. Call Youth Services for more information, 232-1115. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library.

Family Fun Night!

Main Library

Meeting Room C

Wednesday, May 20 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Registration Not Required.

Come join us for family games, crafts, fun reading and writing activities, and free books! No registration necessary; call Youth Services for information at 232-1115. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library.

VCPL Chess Club

Main Library

Meeting Room C

Thursday, May 28 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Registration Not Required.

Learn how to play chess or test your skills in a game with an experienced chess player! The VCPL Chess Club is open to all ages and skill levels. No registration is required. Call Youth Services for more information, 232-1115. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library.